Building Materials and Construction - May 2014

Civil Engineering (Semester 3)

TOTAL MARKS: 80
TOTAL TIME: 3 HOURS (1) Question 1 is compulsory.
(2) Attempt any three from the remaining questions.
(3) Assume data if required.
(4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

Explain the following

1 (a) Concrete blocks.(5 marks) 1 (b) Morter.(5 marks) 1 (c) Ventilation.(5 marks) 1 (d) Under reamed pile foundation.(5 marks) 2 (a) Explain the various ferrous & non ferrous metals used in construction.(8 marks) 2 (b) Briefly explain the manufacturing process of lime.(8 marks) 2 (c) Write short note structural delay products.(4 marks) 3 (a) Explain various accoustical defects & their remedies.(8 marks) 3 (b) Explain in detail Masonary finishes.(8 marks) 3 (c) Write short note on sound insulation.(4 marks) 4 (a) Stone quarrying.(5 marks) 4 (b) Cement.(5 marks) 4 (c) Wood Composites(5 marks) 4 (d) Combined footing.(5 marks) 5 (a) Enlist different construction materials & explain requirements of each materials.(7 marks) 5 (b) Explain design consideration of formwork.(8 marks) 5 (c) Draw cross sectional elevation of a king post truss.(5 marks)

Write short note on

6 (a) Glass.(5 marks) 6 (b) Ceramic tiles.(5 marks) 6 (c) Types of roof(5 marks) 6 (d) Damp proofing & water proofing.(5 marks)